US Bridges

Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI S of Nj 55 Exit 24 · Structure no. 0609150

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55 in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchooner Landng RD
CrossesNj Route 55
Location3.1 MI S of Nj 55 Exit 24
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.34881, -74.99878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Schooner Landng RD over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.